Series consists of letters between Andrew Merkel and Kenneth Leslie, with related newspaper clippings and poetry.

Series consists of correspondence between Bliss Carman and Andrew Merkel; poems by Carman; letters, eulogies, and Song Sheet dedicated to Carman after his death.

Series contains correspondence between S. P. MacDonald and Andrew Merkel, and essay drafts about Robert Burns.

Series includes correspondence between William Marshall and Andrew Merkel discussing Marshall's writing; also includes his obituary.

Series includes manuscripts by Song Fishermen and unknown authors.

Series contains correspondence, mostly between T. G. Roberts and Merkel, in which they discuss publishing weekly papers and magazines, including Song Sheets, and work in general.

Series consists of two poems by Frederick George Scott: "The Hymn of Praise" (2 pp.) and "The Crucifixion"

Series contains Robert Norwood's notebooks, poetry by Norwood and others, correspondence between Norwood and Merkel.